Action camera
Introduction
Sony’s OIS-enabled action camera captures sharp, stabilized video footage with a bunch of fun tools and settings to get the footage that you want.
It captures RAW files so you can process your footage on a computer, and it lets you shoot in a full range of HDR (high dynamic range) picture modes.
It also allows you to manually change the depth of field (sharpness) of images.
The best action camera
GoPro Hero 5 Black
A lot of this article was inspired by the GoPro Hero 5 Black. It’s a camera designed from the ground up to be used by you, the adventurer. It’s designed to be easy to use, easy to share, easy to edit, and easy to customize to your heart’s content. You can attach the camera to your bike, the handlebars of a bicycle, a helmet, or anything else you can think of.
You can get the GoPro Hero 5 Black for as little as £260, but if you want the most value for money, you can get it bundled with a spectrum camera housing and two mounts at £329.99.
Top 10 action cameras
GoPro Hero 5 Black Panasonic Lumix GH5 Sony RX100 III RED SUPERDRUGS Lumix GH5 Canon G7 X Olympus PEN E-PM2 BQC Cannon SFX-600 QuikStories Orbit Mini QC3 Pro TomTom Spin 3 Revo 360
What is an action camera?
It’s a small device that you wear or clip to your body, such as your helmet or a harness. This camera records in a format called 6K (four times the resolution of 4K), which allows the camera’s image processor to keep the pixels clear even in high-contrast, low-light situations.
Although action cameras record in a low-resolution format, they usually capture a large amount of detail, and can even zoom in on your face or surroundings. They’re mainly aimed at people who are into extreme sports or exploring the outdoors, but there are others who like to film skiing, cycling, and more.
Pros:
- Excellent image quality
- Small enough to carry around
- Good value
- It’s easy to attach the camera to your helmet or handlebars Cons:
- Not for portability
- Not for movie makers
- Only suitable for indoor and not outdoors use
- Useless in areas where there’s no sun
Action camera sizes and dimensions
Sony released a fantastic action camera called the RX100 IV last year. It’s easy to use, and excellent quality, but it’s no longer being sold in the UK or the US. Sony has been replacing it with a new version called the RX100 VI, which we’ve listed below, along with a number of other action cameras.
There are many different sizes of action cameras, depending on what you want to shoot. The larger models are usually small enough to be worn around your neck or mounted to a helmet, while the small ones are usually clipped to the wrist.
The major brands include Sony, Panasonic, Polaroid, GoPro, Olympus, and Kodak.
Conclusion
Action cameras allow you to capture footage of your travels. These are small, often cheap, cameras that you can take anywhere and use with a few buttons. They provide you with It’s something a bit different and more professional, and allow you to do things you simply wouldn’t be able to do with a normal camera.